The Shoes. The Children. The Art. The Stories.

Discover the remarkable stories behind Imelda Marcos’s famous shoes and how buying a print helps support the work of the Kanlungan Ministry to change the lives of Manila’s street children.

How Many Shoes Did Imelda Marcos Really Have?

Hundreds of Imelda Marcos shoes wrapped and stored on shelves at Malacañang Palace in Manila

Was it 1,060 pairs, 3,000 — or considerably more? Conflicting inventories and Imelda Marcos’s own account deepens the mystery.

By A. J. Green - 12 September 2026

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Since 1988 Kanlungan Has Rescued Street Children in Manila

Two young children sharing a meal outdoors in Manila, Philippines

Kanlungan Ministry meets children on Manila’s streets, earns their trust and provides care, shelter, food, education and help to rebuild their lives.

By A. J. Green - 12 September 2026

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Why Did Imelda Marcos Have So Many Shoes?

Imelda Marcos wearing a formal red terno dress in Manila, Philippines

From diplomatic gifts to designer favourites, discover why Imelda Marcos owned so many shoes and how her collection became so famous.

By A. J. Green - 12 September 2026

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How Many Children Are Living Rough on Manila's Streets?

Homeless young street children in Manila.

Nobody knows exactly how many children survive on Manila’s streets. Behind the numbers lies a much more important human story.

By A. J. Green - 12 September 2026

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